DEFINITIONS
a disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally
What is anxiety disorder?
a need to perform behaviors over and over again, such as hand washing, counting, hoarding, or arranging possessions
What is an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
fear of water
What is hydrophobia?
schizophrenics tend to function in their own worlds, in which they develop a fear and mistrust of others
Why might a person who suffers from schizophrenia want to withdraw from interacting with others?
A disorder is a _______________ in the normal function of a part of the body. (page 97)
What is disturbance?
a severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality
What is schizophrenia?
restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbances
What is a generalized anxiety disorder?
What is socialphobia?
there are organizations that one can contact, such as SPAN USA or National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, that give emotional support
What is one way that someone who is experiencing depression can receive emotional support?
Bipolar disorder and major _______________ are two major mood disorders. (page 97)
What is depression?
an approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving
What is therapy?
withdrawal or depression after a distressing experience, such as sexual abuse, a natural disaster, an accident, or witnessing violence
What is a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
fear of animals
What is zoophobia?
denying that problems exist is a defense mechanism that can prevent someone from getting help and feeling better
Why do some people avoid seeking the help that they need?
What is reality?
a mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy
What is a psychologist?
an intense or exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
What is a phobia?
fear of crowded places or open areas
What is agoraphobia?
a parent, a guardian, or even an older brother or sister can sometimes be a great source of comfort; so can a teacher or coach to whom you feel close
Who are some people you could talk to if you have a problem?
Warning signs of _______________ include talking, reading, or writing about death; reckless behavior; impulsively becoming sexually active or using drugs. (page 97)
What is suicide?
a medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems
What is a psychiatrist?
pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, fear of losing control
What is a panic disorder?
fear of heights
What is acrophobia?
the privacy of individual therapy allows some patients to open up more freely and talk about their problems
How do therapists help?
Medicines can be used to help treat mental and emotional problems. They work to correct _______________ imbalances in the brain. (page 97)
What is chemical?